Historical True Crime Lizzie

In this gripping episode of Historical True Crime, we unravel the astonishing and scandalous story of Lana Turner and the murder of Johnny Stompanato. Hollywood's beloved starlet from the 1940s and 1950s, Lana Turner, was the epitome of glamour and talent. However, her private life was a tumultuous saga of romance, scandal, and tragedy. We dive into her stormy relationship with the dangerous mob enforcer Johnny Stompanato, exploring the events that led to his shocking murder at the hands of Lana's teenage daughter, Cheryl Crane.






Source Materials

https://nypost.com/2024/02/17/lifestyle/the-lana-turner-love-affair-that-resulted-in-murder/

https://people.com/new-book-examines-the-murder-of-lana-turner-s-boyfriend-by-her-daughter-8549713

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/06/lana-turner-cheryl-crane-books

https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-stompanato-turner-20150810-story.html

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/641834/lana-turner-actor-facts

https://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-stompanato

This episode dives into the chilling story of Velma Barfield, the first woman executed in the U.S. after the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976. From her seemingly ordinary life as a churchgoer and caregiver to her shocking crimes of poisoning loved ones, Velma's tale is one of deceit, addiction, and murder.


Source Materials

https://medium.com/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-in-the-old-north-state/velma-barfield-the-death-row-granny-fe8a913d9437

https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/women/velma_barfield/10.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1984/11/02/woman-executed-for-murder/ec892226-c727-4194-87fa-b13bcf8f349e/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/velma-barfield

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/death-row-granny-who-first-31445901

https://torontosun.com/news/crime/crime-hunter-killer-granny-velma-barfield-had-a-penchant-for-poison

In this episode of Historical True Crime, we explore the chilling story of Robert Coombes, a 13-year-old boy who murdered his mother in 1895 Victorian London. Delve into the shocking details of the crime, the subsequent trial that captivated the nation, and the psychological factors that left experts baffled. Discover how Robert's obsession with sensationalist literature and his troubled upbringing led to one of history's most unsettling true crime cases. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind East London's boy killer.



Source Materials

https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/matricide-in-plaistow-1895/

https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/robert-allen-coombes/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/05/the-wicked-boy-the-mystery-of-a-victorian-child-murderer-kate-summerscale-review

https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/robert-coombes/34645/

https://slate.com/culture/2016/07/kate-summerscales-the-wicked-boy-reviewed.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-3575991/Saved-Broadmoor-Victorian-boy-murdered-mother-saved-institution-s-enlightened-conditions.html

https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/the-wicked-boy-20160524-gp2i3x.html

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/678903/Redemption-Victorian-boy-killed-mother-Plaistow-Robert-Coombes-Broadmoor-Kate-Summerscale

Join us as we delve into the captivating life of Richard Dadd, a Victorian artist whose extraordinary talent was overshadowed by his descent into madness. From his celebrated fairy paintings to the tragic murder that led to his confinement, we explore the complex interplay between Dadd's artistic genius and his struggle with mental illness. Discover how his case influenced the McNaghten rule and reshaped the legal and medical understanding of insanity.

In this episode, we delve into the dark and twisted tale of
Lavinia Fisher. From her seemingly innocuous inn on the outskirts of Charleston to a night of terror and carnage, join us as we uncover the truth behind one of America's most notorious criminals.



Source Materials:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lavinia-fisher

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/lavinia-fisher-americas-first-female-serial-killer-that-wasnt

https://ghostcitytours.com/charleston/lavinia-fisher/

https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/lavinia-fisher

Join us as we delve into the perplexing case of Grace Marks, a name steeped in the intrigue of 19th-century Canada. From a gruesome double murder to a sensational trial, we uncover the layers of mystery surrounding Grace's story.

Source Materials

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/11/179307/alias-grace-true-story-nancy-montgomery-murder

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-hanged-man-or-the-girl-named-grace-the-questions-behind-ontario-s-oldest-cold/article_317abb3a-0511-5e5d-8cc5-252e25ab0d61.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/grace-marks-alias-grace

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/mysterious-murder-case-inspired-margaret-atwoods-alias-grace-180967045/

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/grace-marks